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Nelson Cruz, Padres agree to deal
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Nelson Cruz, Padres Reportedly Agree to 1-Year Contract in MLB
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Veteran Slugger Nelson Cruz Adds Power To The San Diego Padres
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Padres News: Bob Melvin Discusses Tough Decision to DFA Veteran
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Padres Daily: Can't get it together, albeit against MLB's top
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Nelson Cruz - Bateador Designado de San Diego Padres - ESPN (MX)
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Padres designate slugger Nelson Cruz for assignment - ESPN
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Nelson Cruz - San Diego Padres Designated Hitter - ESPN
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Report: Padres signing Nelson Cruz - Gaslamp Ball
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This is a 2023 photo of Nelson Cruz of the San Diego Padres
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MLB Rumors: Nelson Cruz looming destination, Orioles, Padres